Psalm 3

O Beloved, how numerous are my fears! 

They rise up within me whispering 

there is no help for you in Love. 

 

Yet, You, O my Beloved, radiate around me, 

my glory, 

lifting my head high. 

I cry aloud to You, 

and You answer within my heart.   

 

I lie down and sleep; 

I wake again, for my Beloved 

holds me with strength and tenderness.

I shall withstand all my fears 

as they arise within me. 

 

Rise up, Love!

  

Psalm 3 

Psalms for Praying 

Nan C. Merrill